Great Lakes Integrative MedicineMay 24, 20211 minWhat is leaky gut? Filling in the Gaps with GLIMIt may sound like a symptom of a gastrointestinal illness, but recent studies reveal a strong relationship between leaky gut and the...
Great Lakes Integrative MedicineMay 17, 20213 minEndocrine Disruptors: the Dirty DozenThe endocrine system is the part of our body that works to regulate homeostasis through hormones. It is essential to nearly all bodily...
Great Lakes Integrative MedicineMay 10, 20212 minAre Eggs Really That Bad? In the past, eggs have gotten a bad rap, but now they are often touted as a top health food, so are eggs good or bad? Please read on to...
Great Lakes Integrative MedicineApr 29, 20212 minStress and the StomachThe past year has been filled with uncertainty. While I was hopeful that by this point I would be able to write about the successes of...
Great Lakes Integrative MedicineApr 26, 20212 minMagnifying the Relationship Between Magnesium and Autoimmune Disease60% of adults in the United States reported levels of magnesium below the recommended standards . When “magnesium” comes to mind, I get...
Great Lakes Integrative MedicineApr 12, 20213 minAdaptogens - Your Secret Weapon against StressStuck in quarantine or isolated (again)? Checked your calendar only to see a growing list of deadlines creeping up on you? Forgot your...
Great Lakes Integrative MedicineApr 5, 20212 minStress, Brain, Gut: What’s the Connection?How many times in your life have you felt like there were butterflies in your stomach, or your chest was in your throat? Whether it be...
Great Lakes Integrative MedicineApr 3, 20212 minTurmeric: A “Super Herb”Have you been feeling achy or experienced swelling around your joints? If so, it might be time to consider adding turmeric to your diet....
Great Lakes Integrative MedicineMar 22, 20211 minWhat about Oral Health?Oral health day was March 20th, and the importance of oral health is becoming increasingly apparent as the connection between the oral...
Great Lakes Integrative MedicineMar 15, 20211 minNational Brain Awareness Week!From March 15-21, we are celebrating National Brain Awareness Week! This is a global campaign (by the Dana Alliance for Brain...
Great Lakes Integrative MedicineMar 8, 20211 minHappy National Nutrition Month! Have you ever wondered how beneficial choosing the right foods to incorporate into your diet can benefit your health? Have you ever heard...
Great Lakes Integrative MedicineMar 1, 20212 minDiet: An Aggravator of ADHDWhile Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is commonly associated with children, it has been estimated that over 4% of adults...
Great Lakes Integrative MedicineFeb 1, 20212 minThyroid Disease Awareness Month: GLIM’s Approach to Thyroid DisordersJanuary is National Thyroid Disease Awareness Month - a time dedicated to raising awareness about the various diseases of the thyroid...
Great Lakes Integrative MedicineJan 25, 20213 minCelebrate Healthy Weight Week with GLIM!Healthy weight is more than just a number on a scale, it’s about feeling great in your body and confident that you are on the path to...
Great Lakes Integrative MedicineJan 18, 20212 minWhat is the Elimination Diet?Did you realize it can sometimes take the body up to 96 hours for an immune response to a specific food intolerance? And unbeknownst to...
Great Lakes Integrative MedicineJan 11, 20212 minWhat is Intermittent Fasting?Have you ever wondered what breakfast actually meant? Well it's pretty self explanatory! It is the “break” to your overnight fast! For...
Great Lakes Integrative MedicineJan 8, 20211 minIs Your Sleep Being Impacted by Your Gut?Are you struggling with falling asleep or staying asleep? In our last post we spoke of the link between stress, immunity and sleep. Did...
Great Lakes Integrative MedicineJan 8, 20212 minThe Link Between Stress, Immunity and SleepWith the pandemic impacting our lives in so many ways, let us take this opportunity as the holidays get closer to be grateful, to create...
Great Lakes Integrative MedicineDec 4, 20201 minHSA/FSAMaximize your HSA/FSA spending and jump start your health in the new year! This has been a year like no other, and a lot of things have...
Great Lakes Integrative MedicineDec 1, 20201 minBarley Bird ChiliEnjoy the great flavor of chili with a healthier twist that uses up turkey leftovers! Look beyond the traditional uses for turkey...